Events & Classes

Dates and details about all of St. Croix Birth & Parenting's upcoming Events & Classes!
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November Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group: Cultivating Thankfulness for Motherhood
Saturday, November 17, 11 am - noonish

  • More about this Event: Breastfeeding is continual self-giving, but it needs to be balanced with self-renewal to avoid burn-out and resentment.  Would you like to experience renewed gratefulness for motherhood?  Come to discuss ways to avoid burn-out and cultivate thankfulness within your vocation as a mother.
  • What to Bring: Yourself and your babies!  Bring a form of payment if you wish to get a drink or treat from our neighbors, Lake Elmo Coffee.
  • Open to: pregnant or currently breastfeeding mothers and their nurslings.  You need not be Catholic, but do come aware that this is a Catholic faith-based group.  Grandmothers of breastfed babies in the group are also welcome!
  • Facilitators: Christelle Hagen, BfNAEC, a Certified Breastfeeding Advocate, Educator, and Counselor; Certified Birth & Perinatal Loss Doula, and Certified Baby Signs Coach; and Lexy Backstrom, a Certified Breastfeeding Advocate.
  • Location: SCBP Nursery, 3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042
  • Future Dates: 1st Saturdays of the month
  • RSVP: Tell us you're coming!  Or RSVP to our Facebook event.

Breastfeeding Matters Class (breastfeeding preparation class)
Tuesday, November 20, 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm

  • More about this Class: The Breastfeeding Matters class gives expectant mothers the knowledge and skills needed as you prepare for a successful breastfeeding relationship with your baby.  Learn more.
  • Open to: pregnant mothers.  Your mate, or other significant person who will support you during breastfeeding, is also welcome to attend at no additional charge.
  • Instructor: Christelle Hagen, BfNAEC, a Certified Breastfeeding Advocate, Educator, and Counselor; Certified Birth & Perinatal Loss Doula, and Certified Baby Signs Coach.
  • Class Date: Tuesday, November 20, 6:30-8:30pm
  • Class Location: Loome Books, 229 Main St. S., Stillwater, MN 55082
  • RSVP: Tell us you're coming!

Retreat: Preparing for the Holidays after the Loss of a Baby
Saturday, December 15, 9 am - 11 am

  • More about this Event:  Co-hosted with Tiny Treasures Perinatal Trauma & Loss Resources, this Christian retreat will help give you practical tools for how to cope with your loss during the often difficult holiday season.
  • Open to: parents who have experienced the loss of a child at any point during pregnancy, birth, or infancy
  • Retreat Leader: Christelle Hagen, BfNAEC, a Certified Breastfeeding Advocate, Educator, and Counselor; Certified Birth & Perinatal Loss Doula, and Certified Baby Signs Coach.
  • Retreat Date: Saturday, December 15, 9-11am
  • Retreat Location: Loome Books, 229 Main St. S., Stillwater, MN 55082
  • ​Suggested donation: $50
  • RSVP: Tell us you're coming!

FREE CLASS: Succeed When You Breastfeed
Online Class...available on demand

  • More about this Class: Succeed When You Breastfeed is a free, online class for mothers that teaches you the 10 Baby Steps to Effective, Joyful Breastfeeding.  Packed with information.  Complete at your own pace.
  • Open to: expectant mothers and currently breastfeeding mothers and their partners, or anyone wanting to learn more about how to establish breastfeeding 
  • Instructor: Christelle Hagen, BfNAEC, HCHD, ICI, a Breastfeed Naturally-Certified Breastfeeding Advocate, Educator, and Counselor
  • Start Date: Online course can be started anytime​
  • Cost: FREE!

    Register for Succeed When You Breastfeed

Certified Breastfeeding Advocates Training Course
Online Course ​begins January 2019 (date to be announced)

  • More about this Course: The Certified Breastfeeding Advocates Training Course gives you the tools to support breastfeeding mothers in your social circles and to promote breastfeeding in your community.  This online training course can be completed at your own pace.
  • Open to: experienced breastfeeding mothers who share the Breastfeed {Naturally} philosophy of respect for human life, natural women's wellness, and strong families
  • Instructor: Gina Peterson, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Start Date: TBD.  If you track along with the other students, the course takes 8 weeks.
  • Cost: $50, plus membership fee if you are not a member of Breastfeed {Naturally}
  • For More Information: www.breastfeednaturally.org/breastfeeding-advocate.html

Location of Support Groups & Breastfeeding Counseling
St. Croix Birth & Parenting -- The Nursery
3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Suite 130
Lake Elmo, MN  55042

Free on and off street parking
Located behind Lake Elmo Coffee

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